Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Processing DG Consignments Function in Table 7.3 – Initial Course Description
Safety is paramount in the aviation industry: Ensure that you know how to read and apply the regulations for the transport of dangerous goods by air that are commensurate to your job function and tasks. These regulations include legal requirements, operational restrictions, packaging instructions, marking, labelling and documentation to ensure the safe transportation of these goods. Gain the competencies to process shipments containing dangerous goods according to the current edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) manual and in accordance with the Competency-Based Training and Assessment approach (CBTA).
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Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
Fulfil the regulatory compliance requirements
Perform tasks involved in processing dangerous goods consignments
Apply IATA’s DGR manual to process dangerous goods consignments accurately
Discuss the legal responsibilities of stakeholders involved in the transportation of dangerous goods by air
Exam & Certificate
- An IATA + GCAA Certificate is awarded upon successful.
- Completion of the course and an assessment. (Passing 80%).
Course Content
Understanding the basics of dangerous goods
Legal responsibilities of key stakeholders
Understanding and applying relevant sections of current IATA DGR
Importance of accurate identification and classification of dangerous goods
Safety implications of packaging types and net quantity limitations
End-to-end communication of hazards and handling requirements using correct marks and labels
Radioactive material transportation
Impact of State and Operator variations on dangerous goods acceptance
Duration: 4 Days (32 hours)
Prerequisite
Working knowledge of English language (Read, Write, Speak)
Basic concepts of mathematics